2006-09-01 11:20:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
To encourage them, love and support them as best you possibly can. However word of caution do let them play, have fun and be a child. So many parents push and push their "clever" children that they miss out on their childhood and the child grows up to be resentful and then drops out completely.
Also be aware that you don't be disappointed it at times they don't do as well as you anticipate.
A child who is capable of achieving will achieve.
2006-09-01 11:25:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure they dont have expectancies that are too high. That can set them up for failure. I recommend the Montessori based teachings. There is a large amount of reading about this teaching. This type of teaching moves at the level that the student is at cognitively, not based on a set system from the public school system. I learned in school that highly intelligent children tend to have a great educational career but a poor social life (sports teams, band, clubs, etc...) ... both is important for a healthy mental development.
Bottom line: Dont set expectancies, Montessori based teachings, and a social life
2006-09-01 20:51:41 · answer #2 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost you should take an active interest in cultivating your child's intellectual growth. If you demonstrate how important you think academics are to your child they will internalize that value much better and are far more likely to give it weight. however, it's EQUALLY important to temper this with love and meet the child's own desires; if your kid thinks you see her worth as only demonstrated by her academic performance she's going to start to resent it and you. If, however, your kid understands that you want your child to do well because you love her, she will do much better.
As to specifics, indulge your child's creativity. Reading is VERY important, and you should encourage your child to read challenging books (above their level) by taking them to the library/bookstore regularly. Music/art in their lives is also useful; creative outlets help people grow. Personally I'd recommend that they have only limited exposure to television/the internet (though not NONE, these are important creative and cultural media they should not be ignorant of). Finally, although it seems counterintuitive, sports and exercise are very good for mental development.
2006-09-01 18:42:58 · answer #3 · answered by astazangasta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
encourage them to do their work to the best they can as they will achieve the best results but don't be too pushy because they will feel under pressure otherwise. also, encourage them to try even if they are not sure of the right answer because they will learn from their mistakes, and this will boost their intelligence. Make sure the school is recognising just how intelligent they really are as well.
2006-09-03 05:53:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I can say is do not become one of those parents that brags to every other parent about what their darling 'Jimmy' is doing and how he's such a genius. Don't push your children to much and don't be over competitive. Find out what their true talents are enrole them in extra cirricular classes and just nuture their curiosty at home. Just DO NOT push and put pressure, to be the best or whatever.
2006-09-01 18:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont be pushy with the child, just encourage him/her to do there best and give praise to the child. all a child needs is to develop is there mothers love and emotional support, look up jean piaget who was a congnitive developmental theorist and John Bowlby which is also a developmental theorist
2006-09-01 21:03:27 · answer #6 · answered by Lou Lou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of schools these days have programs for gifted and talented children. My neighbour's son is on one. Enquire at your child's school and local educational authority. They should be able to advise you. In the interim just gently encourage them to read anything and everything.
2006-09-01 18:39:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
caring the rest "ly" of the child, to get him grow up healthy and with fullfillness.
a child is not a product, may be a project, but it's a human being.
2006-09-01 18:57:15 · answer #8 · answered by marumaar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mensa have a program dealing with intelligent children. If you contact them I am sure they will advise you
2006-09-01 18:24:44 · answer #9 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same way as if you dont - with a lot of praise, encouragement, reward and love
2006-09-05 06:15:23 · answer #10 · answered by kt_staniford 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋